Thyme 'French Winter'

Thymus vulgaris

How to grow Thyme 'French Winter'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Position in a full sun location and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Keep in mind when planting that French Winter is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Ideally plant in sandy soil and try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 6.0 and 7.0 as French Winter likes to be in weakly acidic soil to neutral soil.

Growing French Winter from seed

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between French Winter seeds when sowing to make sure your seedlings have enough space. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 21°C / 70°F to ensure good germination.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing French Winter about 42 days before your last frost date.

Transplanting French Winter

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as French Winter is a hardy plant.

Harvesting French Winter